Words of the Week - Skittles & Bits
Written by Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway (Contributing Writer)
01 August 2013
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:10-17
Like thousands of African Americans across this nation of ours, I am outraged over the not guilty verdict of George Zimmerman in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon ... read more >>

Dr. Whalen Jones Rejoices in 104 Years of Living
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
25 July 2013
The key to his long life is simple according to the Rev. Dr. Whalen S. Jones.
“The grace of God smiled upon me and kept me and brought me to where I am. I feel wonderful,” said Dr. Jones, who ... read more >>

Zimmerman: ‘Not Guilty’...Really??
Written by Rev. Mark E. Whitlock, Jr. (Contributing Writer)
25 July 2013
Approximately 6,000 African American and Latino males are killed in the United States every year. Five hundred young black men are killed annually in Chicago. Three hundred young black men are murdered ... read more >>

CMEs Plan 28th Annual Conference
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
25 July 2013
The 28th Session of the Southern California Region of the Ninth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will convene on Wednesday, July 31 through Saturday, August 3, at Hays ... read more >>

Holman UMC Marks 68th Anniversary Homecoming
Written by Sentinel News Service
25 July 2013
Holman United Methodist Church will observe its 68th Anniversary Homecoming with a three-day celebration beginning Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28, on its campus at 3320 West Adams Boulevard ... read more >>

Call 2 Worship - July 25
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
25 July 2013
Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship sponsors Electronics (E Waste) Recycling Collection on July 27 at 9 a.m., at 2085 South Hobart Boulevard in Los Angeles, said Pastor James K. McKnight. ... read more >>

Zimmerman Verdict Calls For Spiritual Change
Written by Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard (Contributing Writer)
19 July 2013
‘I Am Rizpah’ Urges Constant, Relentless Demand for Justice
Like so many, I was deeply saddened that a young man, who was innocent of any wrong doing, had been murdered and the jury found his ... read more >>

Ward AME Celebrates Women’s Day
Written by Sentinel News Service
19 July 2013
Pastor Taurus L. Myhand and the Ward A.M.E. Church congregation will observe Annual Women’s Day on Sunday, July 28, at 3 p.m., at 1177 West 25th Street in Los Angeles.
“When Brother and Sister John ... read more >>

Pastor & Lady Butts Salute Set
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
18 July 2013
The members of Phillips Chapel C.M.E. Church will honor Pastor U.L. and First Lady Maebelle Butts with ‘A Day of Appreciation’ on Sunday, July 21, at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., at 2001 4th Street in Santa ... read more >>

Curtiss Wins Toyota Art Contest
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
18 July 2013
Stephen Curtiss won the U.S. Gold Award in the 2013 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. The worldwide competition is designed to inspire creativity in youth and encourage their interest in cars.
The grandson ... read more >>

Brookins AME Observes Usher Day
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
18 July 2013
Annual Usher Day takes place on Sunday, July 21, at 3:30 p.m., at Brookins Community A.M.E. Church, 4831 South Gramercy Place in Los Angeles.
The theme is ‘We Trust, We Believe, We Serve’ with a ... read more >>

Call 2 Worship - July 18
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
18 July 2013
Second Baptist Church presents ‘Jazzy Fryday’ featuring the John Scott Trio on July 19 at 7 p.m., at 2412 Griffith Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps. The $15 donation includes ... read more >>

Wade Celebrates Ministry ‘Favored By God’
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
11 July 2013
The Rev. Dr. Melvin V. Wade, Sr., accepted the call to preach in 1963, unaware of God’s great plans for his ministry.
But, in the succeeding five decades, God blessed him to meet renowned theologians, ... read more >>

Southern MBC Salutes Legacy, Plans Revival
Written by Sentinel News Service
11 July 2013
A season of celebration begins on Sunday, July 14, at Southern Missionary Baptist Church, 4678 West Adams Boulevard in Los Angeles.
According to Pastor Xavier L. Thompson, the church will observe its ... read more >>

Young Apparicio Receives Mentor Support
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
11 July 2013
When eight-year-old Joshua Apparicio-Swain received yet another academic scholarship award, his mentors gathered to lend support and extends congratulations. From left are Inglewood Police Detective ... read more >>

Mandela Legacy - Dignity and Equality for All
Written by Pastor Kelvin Sauls (Contributing Writer)
11 July 2013
Growing up in South Africa, Nelson Mandela was a mystery man to many of us. The apartheid government did all in its assumed power to either erase him from, and/or re-interpret him in the second-hand ... read more >>

Call 2 Worship - July 11
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
11 July 2013
Second Baptist Church hosts its 2nd Annual Yard Sale sponsored by the Men's Breakfast Club and Trustee Ministry on July 13 at 9 a.m., in the Henderson Community Center parking lot, 911 East 25th Street. ... read more >>

Mayor Garcetti Begins Tenure with Prayer Service at FAME
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
04 July 2013
Illustrating his ‘back to basics’ campaign theme, Mayor Eric Garcetti launched his tenure with an Inaugural Prayer Service at the historic First A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles on June 30.
The multi-cultural ... read more >>

47th State Women’s Convention Set
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
04 July 2013
The 47th State Women’s Convention of Southern California First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ convenes July 25 through July 28, at the Desert Springs J. W. Marriott Resort and Spa, 74855 Country ... read more >>

Evans Receives Ford Freedom Award
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 July 2013
Crenshaw Christian Center President Angela Evans received the Ford Freedom Unsung Heroes Award for her outstanding work as a founder of Frederick K.C. Price III Schools.
The honor was presented by ... read more >>

Keep God’s ‘Main Thing’ the Main Thing
Written by By Derek Smith (Contributing Writer)
04 July 2013
Southern California is home to a prominent group of pastors with hearts truly on fire for God. However, mixed among these diligent servants of the Lord is a small, destructive cadre who poses as godly ... read more >>